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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 163.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+163.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-163.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 8,589 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 163.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1335 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+164% | 8,589 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+183% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+438% | 4.101 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+90% | 1335 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 136+42% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+187% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+2033% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+2033% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 60W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6 | 143.2+1% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | — |
| Codename | AD106 | TU116 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #59 | #299 |
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